I come from Yibin, Sichuan, a region with a profound cultural and historical legacy. Upon completion of my secondary education in China, I initiated an international educational journey in 2015, commencing with high school in Amesbury, Massachusetts. This experience fostered my interest in examining global issues, particularly those pertaining to health.


Educational Path

After high school, I attended the University of Washington, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health with a minor in Global Health under the School of Public Health. My undergraduate studies provided me with a strong foundation in understanding the interconnections of health, nutrition, and social systems.

I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, where I am developing advanced research skills and focusing on public health analysis.


Research and Professional Experience

Throughout my academic career, I’ve been actively involved in various research projects and internships that allowed me to apply my knowledge to real-world public health challenges. Some of my key projects include:

Romani Women Health Study: Under the guidance of the VIBE Research Lab, I analyze the impact of discrimination on access to maternal healthcare, focusing on disparities related to ethnicity, income, and location.
→ Assess the influence of discrimination on the access and quality of maternal healthcare services.
→ Analyze the frequency and timing of initial antenatal visits in relation to discriminatory experiences.
→ Investigate disparities in maternal healthcare quality.

Cancer Epidemiology with the DCPP: Investigating the influence of body measurements and physical activity on colorectal cancer risk, using data from 27 cohort studies.
→ Investigated the association between body measurements, physical activity, and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, with a focus on the role of family history.
→ Prepared, cleaned, and analyzed cohort data to assess the relationship between anthropometric factors and CRC, using stratified analyses by familial risk.

Global Health Challenges: Conducting studies on smallpox eradication, HPV awareness, and pandemic interventions, particularly focusing on maternal health during COVID-19.
→ Evaluated how different social and medical interventions are used during the pandemic.
→ Analyzed the existing strategies and how they are not effective enough to overcome certain special situations that pregnant women may experience during pandemic.


Skills and Technical Expertise

In my research, I leverage tools and skills like:

Statistical Analysis: Proficient in SAS and R for data modeling, cohort analysis, and epidemiological research.

Languages: Fluent in Mandarin and English, with basic knowledge of French.

Project Collaboration: Experienced in team-based research, leading group projects, and independent research initiatives.


Life Beyond Epidemiology

When I’m not working, I enjoy exploring different facets of life that bring me joy and balance:

Photography: Capturing portraits and landscapes.

Cooking: Particular interest in making spicy dishes.

😉 Feel free to take a look at my Captured Moments.